- Years in practice
- 34
- Credentials
- MD, LCSW-C
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Angela
Angela Blake is a licensed clinician based in Maryland with 34 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and the pressures of parenting. Angela approaches each person with respect and practical support to help them move forward.
She believes clients know their own life best and brings a collaborative attitude to sessions. Conversations focus on small, doable steps. Angela encourages goal-setting and tracks progress week to week so people can see changes happen.
Background and approach
Her work blends several approaches to match what a person needs. She uses client-centered listening to understand what matters most, cognitive behavioral techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, and mindfulness skills to reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing helps with finding personal motivation for change, and psychodynamic ideas can be used to look at long-standing patterns.
Sessions are commonly 45 minutes and often start weekly for the first month or so to build momentum. Angela recommends checking goals after four to six weeks and adjusting the plan as needed. Messages are typically answered within 24 hours on scheduled days, with longer delays possible on days she is not scheduled.
She supports people coping with life changes, caregiver stress, communication problems, feelings of emptiness, and mood concerns. Angela works in English and practices in Maryland as MD, LCSW-C.
What Angela works with
Everything Angela lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Angela helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Angela lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Client-centered therapy starts by listening closely to what matters to you and shaping sessions around your priorities. It helps when someone needs empathy, understanding, and practical planning rather than a prescriptive path.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress because it gives simple tools to try between sessions.
Mindfulness therapy teaches attention skills that reduce reactivity and improve focus on the present moment. These tools can help with worry, impulsivity, and emotional regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with you to pick strategies that match your goals, needs, and preferences and will adjust the plan as progress is tracked.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and guided exercises. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when a quick check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and text messaging are useful for short updates, gradual check-ins, or when logging thoughts between sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and help people fit therapy into busy lives.
Questions people ask about Angela
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, mood disorders, and social anxiety.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens first, helps set clear goals, and works on small changes each week.
How much experience does she have?
She has 34 years of professional experience working with people on emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the credentials MD and LCSW-C and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions may be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the chosen format.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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